A woman from Dartford has pleaded guilty to practising dentistry illegally following a prosecution by the General Dental Council (GDC).
Lisa Fox was handed a conditional discharge and ordered to pay a £30 victim surcharge and a contribution of £400 towards the GDC’s costs, at Bexley Magistrates’ Court.
Ms Fox admitted practising dentistry – specifically teeth whitening – illegally at Guys n Dolls, 44 London Road, Dartford, on 28 April 2017. The Dentists Act 1984 outlines that to practise dentistry legally – which includes teeth whitening – an individual must be registered with the GDC.
The GDC’s role is to regulate the dental team in order to protect patients and help to maintain public confidence in dental services. One of the ways patients are protected and public confidence is maintained, is by prosecuting people who carry out dentistry illegally.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Dental Nursing and reading some of our resources. To read more, please register today. You’ll enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Up to 2 free articles per month
-
New content available
Already have an account? Sign in here